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A serving of apple cobbler topped with melting vanilla ice cream on a plate, highlighting the tender apple slices and crisp topping.
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Grandma's Apple Cobbler

This classic apple cobbler combines tender apples with a buttery, crisp topping for a comforting and easy-to-make dessert.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Fall, Grandma's Apple Cobbler
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 350kcal
Author: Katie

Ingredients

For the Apple Filling

  • 6-7 medium apples Granny Smith, Jonathan, or your favorite baking apples
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour to thicken the filling
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

For the Topping

  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg
  • ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • pinch of salt
  • coarse sugar optional, for sprinkling on top

Instructions

  • Preheat Oven. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Prep Apples. Peel, core, and slice the apples into thin wedges. A few peels here and there is fine.
    A hand holding a thin slice of peeled apple above a decorative bowl filled with more apple slices.
  • Make filling. In a large bowl, combine the apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, flour, and salt. Toss until the apples are evenly coated.
    A collage of three images showing apple slices in a bowl being mixed with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and flour.
  • Prebake filling. Pour the apple mixture into a 8 or 9 inch square or round baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Cover with foil (yes, just the filling!) and bake for 20 minutes.
    A collage of three images showing apple slices in a baking dish before and after being covered with foil.
  • Make the topping. In a medium mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the vanilla extract and the egg until well incorporated. Add the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
    A collage of two images showing the butter and sugar mixture being creamed and then combined with the rest of the topping ingredients.
  • Spread Topping. Spoon the topping over the apples, spreading it gently with the back of a spoon or a spatula. It’s okay if the topping doesn't cover all the apples completely. Sprinkle coarse sugar over the topping for a crunchy finish.
    A baking dish filled with apple slices, topped with dollops of the prepared topping mixture.
  • Bake. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender.
    A golden-brown baked apple cobbler with a crispy topping in a round baking dish, next to two whole apples.
  • Serve. Let the cobbler cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy it warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream!
    A close-up of a serving of apple cobbler topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, showing the tender apples and crispy topping.

Notes

  • You can mix and match different apple varieties for a more complex flavor profile.
  • Adjust the sugar in the filling to your taste, especially if your apples are particularly sweet or tart.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 40mg | Potassium: 183mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 46g | Vitamin A: 459IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg